Perception Digital PD-205 User Manual

PD-205

MP3 Player

USER MANUAL

SD/MMC

For Customers in U.S.A. or Canada

If you have any questions about this product, you can email to [e-mail]

Regulatory Information:

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

FCC Notice:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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For Customers in Europe

This product conforms to the following European Directives:
89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)
This product complies with EN55022/A1:2000 and EN 55024/A1:2001 for use in the following
areas: residential, commercial and light industrial.

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Contents

Preface..............................................................................................................................................04

Liability exemption statement........................................................................................................05

Important.........................................................................................................................................06

Safety precaution.............................................................................................................................07

Features of the product...................................................................................................................08

A list of accessories..........................................................................................................................09

Product drawing and function keys...............................................................................................10

Description of LCD display............................................................................................................11

Operation instruction......................................................................................................................12

Operation instructions of function keys........................................................................................13

- Play music.......................................................................................................................................13

- Pause mode.....................................................................................................................................14

- Stop mode.......................................................................................................................................14

- Lyric mode......................................................................................................................................14

- A-B repeat.......................................................................................................................................14

- Volume adjustment..........................................................................................................................14

Connected to the computer.............................................................................................................15

- Computer system requirement........................................................................................................15

- USB connection..............................................................................................................................16

- File upload and download...............................................................................................................16

Introduction to basic functions.......................................................................................................17

- Power on/ off...................................................................................................................................17

- Key lock..........................................................................................................................................17

System setting...................................................................................................................................18

- Play function setting........................................................................................................................18

- EQ setting........................................................................................................................................18

- Repeat setting..................................................................................................................................18

- Lyric Mode......................................................................................................................................18

- Contrast setting...............................................................................................................................19

- Power off setting.............................................................................................................................19

- Backlight setting.............................................................................................................................19

- Upgrade OS.....................................................................................................................................19

- Version.............................................................................................................................................19

Firmware upgrade...........................................................................................................................20

Main menu tree diagram................................................................................................................21

Customer support...........................................................................................................................22

- Trouble shooting.............................................................................................................................22

Specification.....................................................................................................................................24

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing PD 205 MP3 Player.

Perception Digital introduces the new PD 205 MP3 player that uses MMC/SD card memory cards
to play your favorite music. There is no pre existing type flash internal storage.

Just copy the music you want from your computer to the PD205 MP3 player, and push a button to
start listening. It's so simple - without any software or drivers.

You can also use it as a traditional thumb drive storage device. Just plug it into your computer and
save or download whatever files you want.

We try to provide products with appearance identical to the pictures included in this manual, but
the real one may more or less differs from the pictures. Please see the real product for reference.
The PC we mentioned in this manual, except special notice, refers to desk computer or notebook
computer with Windows operating system; all products, devices, MP3 player we mentioned in this
manual, except special notice, refer to MP3 player.

To make copies or publish this manual in whatever means or in whatever forms without the
written authorization from Perception Digital is forbidden. Perception Digital reserves all rights.

Perception Digital is not responsible for data loss, revision of the device or other indirect losses
resulting from mal-operation, maintenance, battery overflow or other accidents. Perception Digital
will not be responsible for restoration of the personal data lost in th card.

Perception Digital devotes to improving the function and performance of their products. The
functions described in this manual are subject to change for the purposes of technical progress
with special notice.

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Liability Exemption Statement

1. All the information written in this manual was produced with our company's careful caution,
but there still may be some mistakes. Perception Digital will not be responsible for this maybe
mistakes.

2. Since we cannot control users' understanding of this manual, Perception Digital will not be
responsible for any accident or other loss caused by misunderstanding of this manual. We will
also not be responsible for any loss caused by using our product or the claim by the third party.

3. Perception Digital will be responsible only for the inherent problem of the device, but not for
data loss, revision of the device or other indirect losses resulting from mal-operation of
software, maintenance or other accidents. Perception Digital will not be responsible for
restoration of the data lost.

4. Perception Digital reserves the right of modifying the software, hardware and user
manual of this device without special notice.

5. To make copies, publish, transfer, store in traceable system, or translate to any other languages
without written authorization from Perception Digital is forbidden.

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Important

1. Do not drop the player or give a hard impact, it could cause malfunction.

2. Do not subject the player to high temperature or direct sunlight.

3. Keep it far away from humid place.

4. Do not disassemble it.

5. Use dry cloth to clean the player.

6. Do not contact chemicals such as benzene or diluents.

7. Take the battery out if left unused for a long period.

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Safety Precaution

Before using this device, please carefully read and understand every safety instruction listed in
this chapter, and observe them strictly in future use to ensure that the device provides you with
pleasure and entertainment for a long time.

1. Read carefully all the attached user's materials, and fully understand the operation guide and
warnings of this device.

2. Check if the contents in the packaging of the device are consistent to the packing list. If not,
please contact the dealer immediately.

3. When it is left unused for a long period of time, the battery should be taken out from battery
chamber. If liquid leakage of battery is detected and the device works abnormally, please do not
dismantle the device for cleaning, which may lead to irremediable damages to the device. In
this case, please do not hesitate to contact Perception Digital customer service center for
technical support and help from Perception Digital professional servicemen. But Perception
Digital shall take no liability for damages resulting from battery liquid leakage.

4. This device is a hi-tech electronic product, which should keep away from heat, cold and
moisture when being used. Special care should be taken to observe the following points:
a) The device should not be exposed to strong sunlight, and should keep away from heat
sources.
b) Avoid using the device outdoor at low temperature for a long period of time.
c) The device should not be placed in the environment of extra-humidity; Care should be taken
so that water and other liquids are not spilled onto the device. If it happens, the device
should be switched off immediately.
d) The device should not be used in dust-plagued or very dirty places.
e) Do not clean the device with any type of detergent containing chemical elements or other
solutions in order to avoid damages from corrosion or moisture. If necessary, please clean it
with soft cloth or paper slightly.

5. Do not use the device in strong magnetic field, strong electric charge or electromagnetic
interference environment in order to prevent data from being lost.

6. Do not drop the device on the ground or suffer from fierce impact from other objects, which
may lead to unnecessary loss.

7. The device should be opened under no circumstances. The manufacturer takes no liability for
damages resulting from unauthorized tampering.

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Features of the product

This device is a new generation of multi-functional MP3 player, which can play music (MP3 and
WMA) files stored in MMC/SD card. It can also serve as a MMC/SD card reader.

This multi-functional MP3 player is practical and innovative. We list some major functions and
features here for your reference:

- Playable formats: MP3, VBR MP3, WMA and PD DRM WMA

- Flashless MP3 player enables and transferring of audio and non- audio files.

- Negative LCD display VA30 x 9mm with LED backlight

- ID3 tag, song title on display

- No Built-in flash memory

- USB 1.1 connector via supplied cable

- No driver required for file/audio transfer

- MMC/SD card slot up to 2GB

- 5-way switch control button

- Lyric display support

Note:
This player is internally flashless. It operates only with external SD/MMC card.

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A list of accessories

1. Stereo earphone

2. Mini - USB cable

3. User manual

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HOLD

HOLD

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Description of LCD display

Repeat All Repeat shuffle

Repeat one

A to B

Play status Song title

Hard icons

Repeat AllRepeat oneA to B Repeat shuffle Battery indicator Key lock

Note:

The movement of signal strength represents the volume level of each beat within a song. The
wider the frequency band, the higher the volume level.

Key lock

Battery indicator

Signal strength

Total time of the songElapse time

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HOLD HOLDHOLDHOLD

Open the battery
door in this
direction.

Place one AAA battery
into the battery
compartment.
Pay attention to the
polarity.

Place & push your
MMC/SD card in this
direction until you hear
a click sound. Pay
attention to the card
direction.

Close the battery
door

1GB

The card will be
protruded a little bit.
This is normal. Push
inwards again to
release the card.

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Operation instructions of function keys

Note:
Short press-----press the key for less than one second

Long press-----press the key for more than one second

Under Stop mode

Menu Play Up Left Right

Long
Press

Short
Press

Note:

In stop mode, there is an icon " " in front of the song name in the display.

Power off

Enter the

setting

mode

Play

music

/

Increase

volume

continuously

Increase

volume

Down

Decrease

volume

continuously

Decrease

volume

Previous

Play music

Short press "Play" key to start playing music.

Elapsed time of
current song

Signal strength

Under Play mode

Menu Play Up Left Right

Long
Press

Short
Press

Notes:

1) For non-English song name, only track no. will be displayed.

2) It supports only WMA with bit rate 32 kbps or above.

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Enter the

setting

mode

Start/ End

A-B repeat

Stop

Pause

Increase

volume

continuously

Increase

volume

Down

Decrease

volume

continuously

Decrease

volume

backward

Previous

/ /

song

Fast

scan

Play

song

Next song

Fast

forward

scan

Play next

song

Pause mode

Short press "Play" key

Play mode Pause mode

Stop mode

Long press "Play" key

Play mode Stop mode

Lyric mode

After long pressing "Menu" key to enter "setting mode", short press "Left" / "Right" key to select
"Lyric mode" to display lyric. To go back to Play menu, long pressing "Menu" again to enter the
lyric mode, and select "No" to disable it. This function only works during playback.

Select

Yes

Note:

Only LRC Lyrics format is suported.

A-B repeat

When music file is being played, short press "Menu" to set the start point for repeat, and short
press "Menu" again to set the end point, the device will begin repeating the A-B section. Short
press "Menu" for the third time to cancel A-B repeat, and continue playing the current file.

Volume adjustment

Adjust the volume by pressing"Up"and"Down"

1. Volume can be selected among 0~15 levels.

2. Press the key shortly to adjust the volume section by section; long press on the key to adjust the
volume continuously.

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Connected to computer

Computer system requirement

1. Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

2. CD-ROM driver above 2X

3. Pentium CPU above 233MHz

4. With RAM memory above 32MB (if the operating system is Windows XP, the RAM should
be above 64MB)

5. Hard disk space should be above 20MB

6. Port USB1.1 or above

7. Connecting to internet (necessary only when the software needs to be firmware upgraded)

The device can be connected to the computer via USB cable as below:

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Connect mini USB cable
to the USB port of your PC

Note:

It is recommended to power on the unit before connecting to PC.

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USB Connection

This player is a mass storage device. It does not need driver installation for PC connection.
However for Windows 98 OS, it needs to install the driver. Obtain the Windows 98 driver from
the following website: www.perceptiondigital.com

Important:
Please power on the unit before connecting to PC.

When the device is connected to the computer, LCD will display as below:

USB cable is connected USB cable can't be removed

Notes:

1) The device will unlock the power pin when it enters the USB mode (i.e. it will turn off
when the USB cable is unplugged.)

2) Before unplugging the unit from the USB connection with PC, please make sure that to
"safely removed" the device on the windows desktop.

when downloading begins

File upload and download

After the device is connected to the computer for upload/download, no special operation other than
simple "drag-drop" is needed.

1. Double click "my computer" in Windows, you will find a new icon "removable disk", which
represents your MP3 player (the card).

2. If you want to download files to the device from your computer, just drag the desired files to
"removable disk", which represents your MP3 player.

3. You can also upload the files in your MP3 player to your computer.

4. During uploading / downloading, keep the USB cable connected to the computer. Plug it out
from USB port when the uploading / downloading is completed.

5. The device can store all types of files in addition to music files.

USB cable can be removed
when downloading ends

Notes:

1. When transferring files to the player, be sure to copy them from your hard drive to the player. If
you move or cut the files from hard drive and paste them to the player, the files will no longer
exist on your hard drive.

2. Using Windows Explorer, data files can be transferred from the player to a PC.

3. Data files that are stored on the player cannot be browsed using the player's interface.

4. Another alternative to avoid connection with PC is to have the content copied to the card
using your existing card reader.

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Introduction to basic functions

Power on/off

Power on

A SD/MMC card has to be inserted into the device before long pressing"Menu" key to start it.
When powered on, it enters "Play mode". Please preload song to the card first.

no. of song

Song name and singer

Total no.of songs
in the player

Important:

1) If no card is inserted into the device, there will be a prompt "No Card!" after it powers on

Total time of a
selected song

as below:

2) Only insert or remove the card when the player is power off, otherwise, the data may be
crashed or damaged. Perception Digital will not be responsible for data lost or card
damage.

Power off

Long press"Menu" key under the STOP status, the device will be shut down automatically.

Key lock

When "Hold" is pressed, all the keys can't work. Turn "Hold" switch to the left, there will be an
icon of " " at the upper right corner of LCD. With key lock function, mal-operation shall be
prevented.

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System setting

Play function setting

Various settings are available under stop, play/pause mode. Under the STOP status, short press
"Menu" key to enter menu, including EQ, Repeat, Lyric, Contrast, Power off, Backlight, Upgrade
OS and Version etc. Under play/ pause mode, press "Menu" key to enter menu settings.

Note:

The setting will get back to the default setting after the device is powered off.

Short press "Menu" again to return to Play mode under the STOP status. Long press "Menu" to
turn off the device.
Press "Up" or "Down" keys to select various functions. Short press "Play" key to enter.

Short press "Up"/"Down" key

EQ setting

There are five kinds of equalize modes"Normal, Classic, Pop, Rock, Live" available.
Short press "Left" or "Right" key to select various options.

Repeat setting

The device has four repeat modes i.e. "Normal, repeat one, repeat all and repeat shuffle" as below:

Lyric mode

Select lyric mode as the figure below:

Select

Yes

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Contrast setting

You can set the contrast of LCD. Short press "Up" / "Down" key to increase/decrease the contrast
of LCD. Short press "Play" key to save change and return.

Power off setting

When the device is playing, the time (in minutes) for auto power off (1m, 5m, 10m, and Off) or
sleep off (15m, 30m, 60m and Off) can be preset.

Backlight setting

You can set the duration (in seconds) of LCD backlight after each operation, i.e."5s, 15s, 30s,
Always on".

Note:
when the player is running out of power, the backlight will become dimmer. The battery should be

replaced to make it resume the normal status.

Upgrade OS

It's for firmware upgrade purpose. For detail instruction, please refer to the webpage
www.perceptiondigital.com

Version

It indicates the version of the firmware of the device. You can check this version for customer
service purpose or check new version no. here after firmware upgrades.

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For example

Firmware upgrade

Firmware upgrade file and upgrade procedures are available from the below website.
www.perceptiondigital.com

You are recommended to check the availability of new firmware release version to perform
upgrade periodically to enhance the performance of the player.

Notes:

1) Disconnection during firmware upgrading may cause failure to the device.

2) Do not change the file name or extension of the upgraded files.

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Main menu display

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EQ mode

Normal
Classic
Pop
Rock
Live

Repeat setting

Normal
Repeat one
Repeat all
Repeat Shuffle

Lyric setting

Yes
No

Contrast setting

1 - 6

Power off setting

Power off

1
5
10
Off

Sleep off

15
30
60
Off

Backlight setting

5s
15s
30s
Allways On

Upgrade OS

Upgrade
Cancel

Version

Customer Support

Trouble Shooting

The device does not work or LCD does not work.

1) Check if there is enough battery power.

2) Check if the polarities of battery are correct.

The device does not respond to key press

1) Check if it is in the status of "Key lock"

2) If it is in "Key lock", all the keys can not work.

It can not play MP3 files

1) Check if there is a MP3 file in the SD/ MMC card.

2) Check if the player is in Play mode.

A-B repeat fails

This function only works when a music file is being played.

After the device is connected to the computer, there is not a player icon on the computer.

Connect correctly to the computer via USB cable. Make sure that the device has been correctly
installed by checking the "device manager" of the computer.

Does it support Win 98 OS?

No, it does not. It only supports Win 98 SE but a driver is required. Please go to the download
section to obtain a Win 98 SE driver and follow the provided instruction for driver installation.

How do I copy songs from a CD or my PC to the player?

Use Windows Media Player, Music Match, or a similar program to convert your CD's into MP3 or
WMA formats to a folder on your PC, then Drag and Drop files from the folder to the MMC/SD
card using either a card reader or directly to the player when it is connected with the USB cable.
Refer to the Help Files in Windows Media Player, etc. for additional assistance.

Why I'm not able to play WMA songs on the player?

The player supports MP3 and WMA file formats. There are 2 possible causes for the player not
playing a WMA file.

1) The WMA file is recorded with a bitrate less than or equal to 32kbps,

2) The WMA file has copy-protected enabled (DRM protection) but was not transferred through
Windows Media Player. The file types (WMA, MP3) will scroll at the end of the song title on
the screen when being played.

Does it support folder browsing?

No, this device does not support folders. Please do not drag a folder over to the device with song
files in it. Open the player drive under "My Computer" and place all songs (files) under the drive
letter for the player to recognize.

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The song skips or does not play at all, but the song title shows. What is the cause?

There are several reasons why a song (file) can not play.

1) The file may be corrupted when it was converted from the CD or when it was copied over to
the player during the transfer process. Make sure that the complete song (file) is copied to the
player before disconnecting the USB cable. When copying is complete, Click on the "Safely
Remove Hardware" icon in the tray on the bottom right hand side of your desktop and wait for
the window that will state you can safely remove the drive. This needs to be completed prior to
removing the device from the USB cable or removing the USB cable.

2) The song may be copy protected (DRM) and you do not have the right to play it or you do not
transfer the song to the player through Windows Media Player. You can place your mouse
pointer over a MP3 or WMA icon or song title for the file on your PC and a window will open
with information on the file (or you can right-click on the song file and select "Properties"). If
the problem persists, delete the file from the player or format the card and re-copy the new
songs to it following the procedures in the manual.

3) If you used Windows Media Player check (Tools, Options, etc.) that the "Copy settings" that
the songs (files) were not set to "Copy Protect Music" when they were converted to WMA or
MP3 from your CD's to your PC.

How do I use the SD Card? Do I need to turn off the device to remove or insert the card?

The player should be turned off prior to removing or inserting a SD Card. Card damage or file
corruption could occur if these procedures are not followed.
When inserting the card, check the card icon above the card slot on the player that shows how the
card should to be inserted.

Sometimes I have a little difficult inserting the USB cable, what is the problem?

The USB cable needs to be inserted correctly; there is a slot alignment key on the male connector
that inserts into female connector of the player. DO NOT force this plug into the slot; it could
cause damage to the device and/or the PC that is being connected to (and could void the
warranty).

I want to remove my files from the SD card, should I just delete them?

Yes, you can just delete them or you can format the card using FAT32. Go to "My Computer", put
your mouse pointer over the correct drive letter for the player and right click > Format > choose
FAT32 and then format.

I am not able to put more songs onto it though it has more capacity left. (For example 1 GB
SD card)

Please format the SD card in FAT32 format. It is because the format of FAT16 has a limitation of
the files supported.

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